Aspens and Sage Grassland in Snowstorm

A autumn snowstorm like this one muffles most sounds until only two, close sounds dominate. The loudest sound happens when a big snowflake smacks your ear. The other sound is the hiss that snowflakes make as they rush past your head to the ground. Snowfall can also isolate elements of a landscape that usually go completely unnoticed. These aspen trees became powerful figures against the dark green of the conifers. The diagonal lines of the falling snowflakes create texture and a sense of motion. autumn snowstorm like this one muffles most sounds until only two, close sounds dominate. The loudest sound happens Location: Yellowstone Park WY